Johnson

Masculine

Meaning

A patronymic surname meaning 'son of John,' where John means 'God is gracious.'

Etymology

Johnson is a patronymic surname formed with the English suffix '-son,' indicating descent from a father named John. John derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, composed of 'Yah' (God) and 'chanan' (to be gracious).

About the Name Johnson

Johnson is primarily a surname with deep roots in English genealogy, though occasionally used as a given name. It represents one of the most common patronymic surnames in English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Andrew Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Magic Johnson

Historical People Named Johnson

Johnson Gibbons

Johnson Hagood

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